VCU RRTC

WEBCAST ALERT!

Empowering Paraprofessionals for Student Success
FREE Registration: https://centerontransition.org/resources/webcasts/details.cfm?webcastID=1797
July 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 2:45pm ET

Join CTI for a webcast on "Empowering Paraprofessionals for Student Success in Employment Settings Through Effective Coaching and Support Practices." Presented by veteran transition specialist Rebecca Strohm, this session provides practical, field-tested strategies for special educators, transition coordinators, and administrators to effectively prepare, train, and coach paraprofessionals on job sites. Learn how to select the right staff for community-based roles, build ongoing support systems, and promote long-term student independence in the workplace. Registration is free but required, so be sure to sign up to secure your spot today!

Join VCU-RRTC on Employment Among Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM ET for the free webcast, "From Risk to Resilience: Year One Implementation of Project Empower and Employ."

Presented by project leaders Alyssa Hernandez, Dr. Connie Sung, and educator Devlin Bell, this session highlights how an innovative, strength-based program brings real-world job readiness directly into the classroom.

Attendees will gain actionable insights from first-year school partnerships, hear firsthand educator experiences, and learn how hands-on, relationship-first approaches help transition-age youth with disabilities unlock meaningful career futures.

Register online today to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/PM0J1Ys